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Nice days fishing but a tough beat to conquer for finding Mr Trout late August. A pleasant day on the river Wye but unfortunately no catch. Further up river I think next time. Some very big Chub past locksters pool down stream and seeing big pike late in evening at the pool.

4 Barbel, 12 Chub

Despite conditions being similar to the previous day the fish seemed to switch on, with Barbel coming to all rods throughout the day at both the top and bottom ends of the beat.
A superb day was had by all.

18 Barbel, 5 Chub

Had a great day fishing Wyebank, using mainly feeder and pellets I caught throughout the day.
The Barbel were all in the 1-3lb range and while a little disappointed not to bag any larger barbel, despite upscaling baits, I have to say how enjoyable it was, catching the small Barbel and I was amazed at the fighting qualities of the beautifully conditioned fish in the low snaggy water. The single Chub was a PB.

Lots of kayaks and canoes which I expected, mainly they were respectful and friendly.

12 Barbel, 1 Chub

slow going

3 Barbel, 1 Chub

Quite a hard session with low, clear water and bright afternoon sun. Things picked up later on, despite three excited Labradors descending into my swim. The owner was suitably apologetic. I had been entertained earlier by the arrival of three separate flotillas, each of about 20 - 25 canoes, crewed by schoolchildren. One group staged a mini-regatta about a quarter of a mile upstream. However, despite their limited competence, the children were suitably equipped, properly supervised and well-behaved, so I had no real cause for complaint. Between these diversions I managed to catch barbel to 7-15 and chub up to about 3lbs.

4 Barbel, 3 Chub

Started by the metal steps and only had two very small Barbel by 11:00 so moved to Legg Meadow and landed a Barbel of 8lb 9ozs at 13:00. Apart from another small Barbel and a couple of eels it was very quiet. The Canoe traffic was fairly light and in fact, when they stopped, all interest from the fish stopped, despite me holding out until 20:30

4 Barbel, 2 Other

We enjoyed our visit to Whitney Court beautiful part of the river. For any less able Angler it is a long walk from the parking area on the upper beats to the more popular swims.

6 Barbel, 13 Chub

Very slow day. Fish switched on in the last three hours before dusk. All chub over 4lb. Both barbel over 6lb. Pellet feeder.

2 Barbel, 12 Chub

2 Barbel, 1 Chub